Re: methods to restore service at Sims CA
Author: Trusses
Date: 04-28-2017 - 17:50
Thanks Mook
Links to LOC used to be elusive
By all means consult the bridge site 2472 cited
The pins are smooth within the joints, threaded outside for the keeper nut
The intermediate diagonals are 'Eyebars"
As far as pinned v rivetted [fixed] joints, it was a matter of analytical tools-
Fixed joints induce secondary stresses that were a @#$%& to evaluate. The only example that comes to mind is the UP bridge over the 101 at Ventura, but there's gotta be more in a neighborhood nearer you.
Can't wait to see what UP tries [first?]